gmx_mediacenter.exe is an executable file associated with the GMX MediaCenter application. This application is developed by 1&1 Mail & Media. The file is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\GMX Application {sync-000021}.
GMX MediaCenter is a cloud storage solution provided by GMX, a free email service. It allows users to store, manage, and share files online. It's particularly useful for GMX email users as it integrates seamlessly with the email service, enabling easy attachment of stored files to emails.
The gmx_mediacenter.exe file is needed if you are using the GMX MediaCenter application. It is the main executable that runs the application. Without it, the application will not function.
If you are not using the GMX MediaCenter, or if the file is causing issues (such as slowing down your system or causing crashes), you may consider removing it. Sometimes malware can disguise itself as legitimate files. If you find the gmx_mediacenter.exe file in an unusual location or if your antivirus flags it, it could be a sign of a virus or malware, and you should remove it.
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Gmx_mediacenter.exe file information
Gmx_mediacenter.exe process in Windows Task Manager
Description: Gmx_mediacenter.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Gmx_mediacenter.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (primarily C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\GMX Application {sync-000021}\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 792,064 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 791,552 bytes.
The file is not a Windows core file. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run).
The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The program has no visible window.
Therefore the technical security rating is 83% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You have the option to uninstall the software GMX MediaCenter or GMX Cloud using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as gmx_mediacenter.exe. Therefore, you should check the gmx_mediacenter.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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Summary: Average user rating of gmx_mediacenter.exe:
based on 2 votes with 1 user comment.
One user thinks gmx_mediacenter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
Best practices for resolving gmx_mediacenter issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with gmx_mediacenter. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the gmx_mediacenter.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of gmx_mediacenter.exe: based on 2 votes with 1 user comment. One user thinks gmx_mediacenter.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.